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‘Invitation to Dance’ Event Marks 25th Anniversary of ADA

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The College of Arts and Sciences is organizing a special event to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the nation’s first comprehensive civil rights law addressing the needs of people with disabilities. An evening featuring dance, discussion and viewing of a groundbreaking documentary will help attendees better understand how to continue to dispel myths associated with disabilities.

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Annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Shopping Night at the Bookstore

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By News Staff

The Annual Faculty and Staff Shopping Night Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Join us at the Bookstore for an evening of holiday discounts, vendor presentations, music and refreshments. Enjoy a 30 percent holiday discount on your purchases (includes 10 percent…

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Women in the Media: Redefining Herstory

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By News Staff

Actress Robin Givens will speak at Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:17 p.m. Givens, from the BET show, “The Game,” has also starred in several movies. The event is organized by the sisters of Omega Phi Beta Sorority,…

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Outlaw Culture Music: Williams Makes Faculty Debut with Concert

Monday, November 16, 2015, By Amy Manley

James Gordon Williams, a creative musician and critical musicologist in the College of Arts and Sciences, will present a special concert titled “Outlaw Culture Music.” Inspired by a series of essays by social activist Gloria Jean Watkins (whose nom de plume…

Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ John Dau ‘11 to Give Author Reading Nov. 19

Monday, November 16, 2015, By Rob Enslin

An internationally renowned human rights activist and member of the “Lost Boys of Sudan” is giving an author reading at the University. John Dau ’11 will headline the Writing Program’s Nonfiction Reading Series on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m….

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An Open Letter from the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion

Monday, November 16, 2015, By News Staff

Last month, members of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion were announced. They have been meeting to address issues of concern, and will work toward developing solutions on how to further create a more diverse and inclusive…

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Travel Policy Information Session Scheduled for Dec. 9

Monday, November 16, 2015, By News Staff

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a Travel Policy Information Session on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 2-4 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. After a brief presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask policy-related questions and meet new faculty…

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Vice President Joseph Biden’s Campus Visit in Photos

Friday, November 13, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 visited campus Thursday as part of the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign and its National Week of Action to deliver a message about ending sexual assault.

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Food Services ‘Thank A Hero’ Program

Friday, November 13, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Members of the University Food Services staff stopped by the offices of the Institute for Military Veterans and Families this Wednesday afternoon with a special delivery. Over the past week, the campus community was invited to take note card and…

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Wind Ensemble to Perform Nov. 17 with Guest Conductor David A. Waybright

Thursday, November 12, 2015, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble will present a concert on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. David A. Waybright, professor, director of bands and conductor of the Wind Symphony at…